The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,000
€ 26,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.74 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
