The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.85 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
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

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft