The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,200
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.31 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft