The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 Performance OPF.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
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 GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
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 Performance OPF
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

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

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
457 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
457 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft