The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 32,200

€ 20,300

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 0.6 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1491
1789
2073
1486
1808
2021
1789 mm
Width
1808 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1486 mm
2619
4284
2537
4278
4284 mm
Length
4278 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1342 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
123 kg
8.4 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
360 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9.9 kg/bhp
12.9 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76 mpg
55 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
64 mpg
city
47 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
839 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
448 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L