The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 BMT is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.89 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
797 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft