The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 25,400
€ 22,600
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 SCR is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
168.7
99.4
168.8
168.7 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.47 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
799 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
