The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 25,600
€ 22,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.8 T.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
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
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.88 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
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15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
