The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 30,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.6 TDI 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.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
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 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
485 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
