The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 32,800
€ 25,100
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 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 1.9 cm taller than the Golf GTI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
1488
1825
2021
1469
1786
2048
1825 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1488 mm
Height
1469 mm
2524
4288
2578
4213
4288 mm
Length
4213 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
232 bhp
Golf GTI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
300 NM
Golf GTI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
428 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
428 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).
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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
449 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
