The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 BMT
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.37 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft