The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 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 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 BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.7
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
100
168.7
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 BMT
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.15 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
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
*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 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
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
25.77 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
60 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
57 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
797 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
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