The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,500

€ 30,300

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
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
103.1
167.5
99.4
168.8
167.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.69 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 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
*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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 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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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.17 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
758 mi
503 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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