The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 29,700

€ 32,500

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.3
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
100
168.7
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.45 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
743 mi
Range
493 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft