The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 29,700
€ 19,500
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI OPF.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16.21 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
743 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
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
