The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

€ 26,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 31,400
 VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 26,700
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 TSI 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 TSI
Golf GTD
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168.4 in
Length
165.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.64 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
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 GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTD
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
633 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
111 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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