The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.34 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

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
5-speed manual 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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
47 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
485 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 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
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft