The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 22,500
€ 30,100
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
165.3
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.98 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
