The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
VW Golf 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
7-speed dual clutch 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
493 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft