The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 25,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.47 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
5-speed manual 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
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
29.81 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
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
city
47 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
90.4 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
187 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
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft