The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 30,400
€ 29,600
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 2 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1492
1799
2027
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1492 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4258
2537
4278
4258 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.04 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
217 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
350 NM
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
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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9.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.4 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
66 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
723 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
125 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
111 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
489 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
