The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is 1.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.04 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 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