The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (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
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.38 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
493 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft