The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 30,100
€ 27,500
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
100
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.59 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 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).
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).
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
