The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.47 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
40 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
144 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
144 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft