The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 32,300
€ 26,700
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
167.6
99.9
168.4
167.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.42 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.32 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
138.2 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
