The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 28,400
€ 24,100
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 1.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
99.4
168.8
103.1
167.6
168.8 in
Length
167.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.99 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
145 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
739 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
739 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
