The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
646 lb
19.48 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
690 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
85.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft