The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,600
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 BMT.
Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.1 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

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 manual 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTD
56 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf GTD
739 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft