The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1821 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1502 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4286 mm
Length
4199 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
164 kg
10.9 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10.16 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
60 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
814 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
376 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L