The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 27,500

€ 21,500

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
63 kg
4.38 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
158 bhp
Golf 1.8 T
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L