The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 29,600

€ 23,100

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.87 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
144 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
62 mpg
44 mpg
highway
78 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
971 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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