The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 31,000
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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. The Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.49 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
57 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
833 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft