The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 31,400
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 6.5 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the Golf GTD.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
1486
1808
2021
1469
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1469 mm
2537
4278
2578
4213
4278 mm
Length
4213 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.9 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
168 bhp
Golf GTD
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
350 NM
Golf GTD
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
141 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.49 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
8.49 kg/bhp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
111 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
