The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 32,800
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the Golf GTI.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
1486
1808
2021
1469
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1469 mm
2537
4278
2578
4213
4278 mm
Length
4213 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.15 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
232 bhp
Golf GTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
300 NM
Golf GTI
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
428 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
