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 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
