The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 24,000
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 8.9 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 0.8 cm lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1786 mm
Width
1825 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1480 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4199 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.29 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
108 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
250 NM
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

111 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
63 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
759 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
499 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L