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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.95 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
397 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
