The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 27,100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,100
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 2.0 BlueTDI is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.93 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft