The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.09 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
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 manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft