The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 32,600
€ 24,500
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 1.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.6
99.4
168.8
167.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.2 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 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
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
684 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
633 mi
Beetle 1.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
