The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 28,300
€ 28,500
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 7.9 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1480
1786
2048
1486
1808
2021
1786 mm
Width
1808 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1480 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4199
2537
4278
4199 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1389 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.47 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 bhp
207 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
280 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
10.07 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
450 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
144 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
144 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
511 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
