The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 2.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1808
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.25 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
6.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.54 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
43 mpg
72 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
32 mpg
city
63 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
797 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L