The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,200

€ 23,000

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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. The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.89 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
50 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 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