The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 20,100
€ 39,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 TCR OPF.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
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 TCR OPF
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.6 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
286 hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
464 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
464 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
127 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
