The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,400

€ 23,300

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
city
47 mpg
74 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
799 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft