The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168.4 in
Length
165.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.7 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
468 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft