The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
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

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
485 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
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
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft