The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 20,800

€ 24,300

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
165.3
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.83 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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