The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)
€ 28,500
€ 31,500
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 TSI is 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
71.2
79.6
58.3
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
99.9
168.4
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
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.06 %
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
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 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
141 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
53 mpg
Golf GTD
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
706 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
706 mi
Golf GTD
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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
