The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 27,100

€ 40,300

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 GTI TCR OPF.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.3
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
100
168.7
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.05 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
286 hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
464 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
464 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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