The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)

€ 30,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 33,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.27 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Golf GTI Performance
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
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

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
478 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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