The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.53 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
743 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
743 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
70 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).
94.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
94.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft