The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 31,600
€ 36,900
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTE
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.4
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.4 in
100
168.7
103.5
168.3
168.7 in
Length
168.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTE
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.88 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTE
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTE
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
147 mpg
Golf GTE
42 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
712 mi
Range
1553 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
1553 mi
Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
30.3 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
