The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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 BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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 BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.77 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 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
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft