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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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
167.6
99.9
168.4
167.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
