The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.06 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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