The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 19,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 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 1.6.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6
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 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.67 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
482 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
