The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 26,700
€ 33,900
€ 26,700
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 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.11 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
16
Generation
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
478 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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
