The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT 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 OPF.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.47 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
493 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft