The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 Golf 1.0 TSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.7 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.77 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-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
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
48 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft