The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 26,100
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

The Golf 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.09 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
125 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft