The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,800

€ 27,000

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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
70.8
79.8
58.6
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
103.1
167.6
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
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft