The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 20,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
13.2 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft