The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI 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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI 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 BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
38 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft