The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual 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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
839 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
839 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft