The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 23,300
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.09 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
