The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.08 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
727 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft