The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
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 TDI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft