The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 32,700
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.4 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
690 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
