The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 Performance OPF.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 Performance OPF
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
493 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
125 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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft