The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 30,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 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 (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.04 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

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
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 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
20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.72 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft