The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 28,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.9 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.8 in
Length
168.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.99 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
89 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
85.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft