The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 23,400
€ 21,900
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 TDI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
167.5
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 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
city
37 mpg
74 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
914 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
