The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 32,200

€ 23,800

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 0.6 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI
1491
1789
2073
1486
1808
2021
1789 mm
Width
1808 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1486 mm
2619
4284
2537
4278
4284 mm
Length
4278 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.28 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
138 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
360 NM
320 NM
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9.9 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
64 mpg
city
41 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
839 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L