The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.8 in
Length
167.5 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3199 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.47 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
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 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

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
43 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
818 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
78.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft