The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 32,800
€ 26,700
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 TSI 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 TSI
Golf GTI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.8
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
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.9
168.4 in
Length
165.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
428 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
151.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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
