The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 31,000
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.95 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
706 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft