The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 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 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 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
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168.8 in
Length
165.9 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
16
Generation
1K
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 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
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

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
151.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft