The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 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 BMT
Golf GTI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 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 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168.4 in
Length
165.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
221 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
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
422 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
422 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).
153.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft