The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,400
VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18) Golf GTI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

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 (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 (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
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.02 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

 REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
485 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft