The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,600
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 TSI.
Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 TSI (13 - 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 TSI
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.82 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

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

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf GTD
56 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf GTD
739 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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