The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 23,400
€ 21,400
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 3.3 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1491
1799
2027
1488
1825
2021
1799 mm
Width
1825 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1488 mm
2620
4255
2524
4288
4255 mm
Length
4288 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
128 kg
9.19 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-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
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
108 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
250 NM
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.71 kg/bhp
12.9 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 mpg
67 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
72 mpg
city
58 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
914 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
467 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
