The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
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 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.89 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR

Performance

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

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
42 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
739 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
739 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft