The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (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 DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (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 TSI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.99 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft