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

€ 24,700

€ 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 3.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
100
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.92 %

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
Drivetrain
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
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 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 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
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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