The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 GTD.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.69 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
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 GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
56 mpg
Golf GTD
47 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
739 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
739 mi
Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft