The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 30,300
€ 23,000
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 8.9 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 0.8 cm taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
1488
1825
2021
1480
1786
2048
1825 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1488 mm
Height
1480 mm
2524
4288
2578
4199
4288 mm
Length
4199 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
1451 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.44 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
250 NM
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.69 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
