The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,600
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

The Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
593 lb
18.17 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
743 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 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 BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft