The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 28,400

€ 28,400

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.2 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 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 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft