The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 30,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.32 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
139 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
56 mpg
Golf GTD
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
739 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
739 mi
Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft