The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 22,100
€ 23,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
109.1 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
