The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mpg
city
29 mpg
78 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
542 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft