The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 31,000
€ 32,000
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 2.8 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1492
1799
2027
1502
1821
2021
1799 mm
Width
1821 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1492 mm
Height
1502 mm
2620
4258
2540
4286
4258 mm
Length
4286 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1489 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
2.96 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
217 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
350 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9.76 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
54 mpg
city
31 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
706 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
381 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
