The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
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

The Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.09 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
56 mpg  ( 63 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
63 MPGe
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
16.7 lb
city
48 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
62 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
293 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
26.4 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft