The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
165.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.16 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf GTD
44 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf GTD
633 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf GTD
111 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft