The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,700
€ 23,300
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.16 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
