The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 23,800
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
167.5
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
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.48 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
111 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
