The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.94 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft