The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT 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.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.15 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
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 BMT
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
485 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft