The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 21,800
€ 27,500
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.9 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1480
1786
2048
1486
1808
2021
1786 mm
Width
1808 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1480 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4199
2537
4278
4199 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1341 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
98 kg
6.81 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
197 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
280 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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12.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
12.42 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
444 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
145.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
499 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
