The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 17,600
€ 31,400
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.9
168.4 in
Length
165.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.66 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
633 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
111 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
