The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.8 in
Length
168 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
690 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft