The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18)
€ 30,100
€ 30,400
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
100
168.7
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.82 %
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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
227 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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
485 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI
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).
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
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
