The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,000
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168.8 in
Length
167.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
16
Generation
AU
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
706 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft