The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 27,000
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
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15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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
