The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 28,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower 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 DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.57 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

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 dual clutch 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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
712 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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