The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.11 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.45 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
138.2 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft