The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,000

€ 23,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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