The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 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 (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 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 TDI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
50 mpg
74 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft