The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.15 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg  ( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 MPGe
7 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
15.6 lb
57 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
777 mi
Range
302 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
302 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
25.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft