The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 26,100
€ 27,700
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 SCR is just 2 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1492
1799
2027
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1492 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4258
2537
4278
4258 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.43 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
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 SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
217 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
350 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.43 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
12.17 kg/bhp
6.43 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
71 mpg
45 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
64 mpg
city
35 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
542 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
