The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
165.9 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.42 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTD
44 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf GTD
633 mi
633 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
102.4 kWh
Golf GTD
111 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft