The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 29,700

€ 29,500

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
59.1
71.7
79.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
71.7 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.1 in
Height
64.8 in
100
168.7
101.5
166.2
168.7 in
Length
166.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
109.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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