The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.33 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
6-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
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 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 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft