The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 27,100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.87 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
600 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
108 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
108 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft