The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 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 SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.74 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
16
Generation
CD
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 SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
57 mpg
57 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
799 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
799 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
71.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft