The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 23,800
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
167.5
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
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.22 %
General
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
131 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
