The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
€ 28,500
€ 28,900
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 2.0 TSI is just 2.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1486
1808
2021
1491
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
2537
4278
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1449 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.69 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
320 NM
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
9.79 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
727 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
491 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
