The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)

€ 28,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) Golf GTE
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
103.5
168.3
168.8 in
Length
168.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
11.71 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
16
Generation
AU
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
145 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
147 mpg
Golf GTE
28 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
1553 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
1553 mi
Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
30.3 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft