The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 31,600
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTD is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf GTD
56 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf GTD
739 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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