The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 28,600
€ 20,100
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTD is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.9
99.9
168.4
165.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.2 %
General
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMN
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTD
46 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf GTD
670 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
125 kWh
Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
