The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,800

€ 31,400

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 GTD.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
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 GTD
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.64 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
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 GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTD
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
633 mi
Golf GTD
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).
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 GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft