The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 30,100
€ 22,800
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
100
168.7
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.12 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
758 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
758 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
