The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.9 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 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 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.8 in
Length
168.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.96 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
16
Generation
CD
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
144 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
839 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
839 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft