The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.73 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DSU*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft