The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 20,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 2.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1491
1799
2027
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4255
2537
4278
4255 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1449 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
88 kg
6.07 %
General
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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9.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
9.79 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
60 mpg
63 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
52 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
491 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
