The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168.4 in
Length
165.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.29 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
16
Generation
1K
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 BMT
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
468 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
468 mi
Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft