The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 32,200
€ 22,100
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 TDI SCR is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
168.7
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.09 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
43 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
