The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,500
€ 21,900
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1482
1799
2027
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1482 mm
Height
1486 mm
2626
4268
2537
4278
4268 mm
Length
4278 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1416 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.04 %
General
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTD
181 bhp
158 bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
380 NM
240 NM
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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7.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Golf GTD
7.82 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf GTD
63 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
55 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
484 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
