The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 BMT is 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.59 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft