The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 27,500
€ 27,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1491
1799
2027
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4255
2537
4278
4255 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.45 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
197 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
280 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.29 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
54 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
706 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
444 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
