The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.11 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.45 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft