The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,200
€ 31,600
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
165.3
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.89 %
General
Golf 1.6
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6
35 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.6
510 mi
712 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.6
127 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
