The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 21,900

€ 23,300

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 2.0 TDI is just 2 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1486
1808
2021
1492
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1492 mm
2537
4278
2620
4258
4278 mm
Length
4258 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.32 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.19 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
11.19 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
45 mpg
city
52 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
697 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L