The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 32,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 is just 2 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1486
1808
2021
1492
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1492 mm
2537
4278
2620
4258
4278 mm
Length
4258 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
59 kg
3.94 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
340 NM
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
502 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
