The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 36,900
€ 31,600
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTE is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.4
70.8
79.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.4 in
Height
59.1 in
103.5
168.3
100
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.88 %
General
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
712 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
