The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,300
€ 28,900
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
167.5
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.73 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.58 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
