The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,200
€ 21,400
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.8 T 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 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.6
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
101.5
165.3
99.4
168.8
165.3 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3034 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.2 %
General
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
