The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 25,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
1808
2021
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4278 mm
Length
4199 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1318 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
99 kg
6.99 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.19 kg/bhp
12.67 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
38 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
54 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
833 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
413 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L