The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
165.3 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.47 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
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
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft