The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 2.0 TDI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.42 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft