The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.03 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
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 GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
56 mpg
Golf GTD
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
739 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
739 mi
Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf GTD
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 GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft