The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 BlueTDI 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 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.76 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
69 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft