The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,100

€ 25,200

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.7
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
100
168.7
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.65 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
661 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
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).
89 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft