The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 30,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.4 TSI 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
Golf GTI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.8
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
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.9
168.4 in
Length
165.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.01 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 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
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
422 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
422 mi
Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
