The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 20,800
€ 30,100
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.0 TSI BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.1
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
103.1
167.6
100
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2681 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
16.95 %
General
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
24.82 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
