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 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
