The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
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 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.69 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 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 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
739 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
739 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft