The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,100
€ 24,700
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.53 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
45 mpg
69 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
