The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.4 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 TDI
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft