The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 27,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 7.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1480 mm
2537
4278
2578
4199
4278 mm
Length
4199 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
42 kg
2.92 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
138 bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
320 NM
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 TSI
145.8 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
