The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 32,600
€ 24,300
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
167.6
100
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.02 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
684 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
