The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 Golf 1.0 TSI is 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.2 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
743 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
743 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
94.6 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft