The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 30,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTD is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.95 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
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 GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTD
56 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf GTD
739 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 GTD
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft