The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 6.5 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
1808
2021
1786 mm
Width
1808 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1469 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4213
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
2537
4278
4213 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1426 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.9 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Golf GTD
168 bhp
197 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTD
350 NM
280 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

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8.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Golf GTD
8.49 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf GTD
633 mi
444 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Golf GTD
111 kWh
145.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
484 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L