The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 22,500
€ 28,500
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.42 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
450 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
