The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,500
 VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18) Golf GTD
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.24 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
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 manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
123 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
53 mpg
Golf GTD
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 GTD
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 GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft