The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 26,200
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.93 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
758 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
758 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft