The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 22,200

€ 31,600

€ 22,200
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 1.8 T is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1480
1786
2048
1502
1821
2021
1786 mm
Width
1821 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1480 mm
Height
1502 mm
2578
4199
2540
4286
4199 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1376 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.51 %

General
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
340 NM
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Golf 1.8 T
8.71 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
42 mpg
59 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
494 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L