The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 30,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.4 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.67 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
485 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
