The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.59 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CD
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 dual clutch 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
*DSR*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
42 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
712 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft