The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
165.3 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.44 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
69 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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