The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.8 in
Length
165.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.47 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft