The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 21,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,500
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
168.8 in
Length
168 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
48 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
493 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft