The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 23,300
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 23,800
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 2 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
2620
4258
4278 mm
Length
4258 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
152 kg
10.73 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

 REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.19 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
11.19 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
111 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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L