The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 32,200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DSR*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft