The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 30,100
€ 32,200
€ 30,100
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. Both cars are the same length, but the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
100
168.7
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
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 manual 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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 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
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
839 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
839 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
76.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 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
829 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
