The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,700

€ 26,000

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 4.7 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
59.1
71.7
79.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.7 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.1 in
Height
63.8 in
100
168.7
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.61 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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