The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,100
€ 31,600
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
167.6
100
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.57 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
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 SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
712 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
