The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 32,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
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 TSI 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 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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 TSI (12 - 13)
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 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.42 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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