The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 TSI
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.91 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf GTD
44 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf GTD
633 mi
450 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).
144 kWh
Golf GTD
111 kWh
144 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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