The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI 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 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.21 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft