The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
743 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
743 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.6 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft