The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 26,100
€ 20,100
€ 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 1.6 TDI.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
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
101.5
165.3
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 1.6 TDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
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 TDI
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
