The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
777 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
961 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft