The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 31,000
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 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
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.66 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

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
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
21.17 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
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
759 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
990 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft