The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 21,900
€ 36,000
€ 21,900
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 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
Golf GTI Performance 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 Performance OPF
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.66 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
493 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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
