The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 24,700
€ 30,100
€ 24,700
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 8.7 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1480
1786
2048
1502
1821
2021
1786 mm
Width
1821 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1480 mm
Height
1502 mm
2578
4199
2540
4286
4199 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
124 kg
8.47 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
217 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.75 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
6.75 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
814 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
520 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
