The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 29,700
€ 21,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 Golf 1.5 eTSI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
168.7
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
General
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
