The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 33,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.3
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
99.4
168.8
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.02 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
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
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
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
478 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
123.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
