The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches 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 DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
50 mpg  ( 56 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
56 MPGe
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
15.6 lb
city
43 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
56 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft