The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 26,500

€ 29,600

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 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 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.8 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 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 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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 BMT
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft