The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 26,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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
71.2
79.6
58.3
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
99.9
168.4
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
3250 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.82 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
BMM
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
128 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
678 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
678 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1160 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
