The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 24,300
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 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 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.16 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
