The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.57 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
706 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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