The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 32,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.9
168.4 in
Length
165.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
428 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
