The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.36 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
60 mpg
57 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
914 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
70 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft