The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 28,400
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

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 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 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 DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 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 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.44 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
AU
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
*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
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
132 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
450 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
144 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 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
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft