The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 32,000

€ 32,800

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.8 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
1502
1821
2021
1481
1799
2027
1821 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1502 mm
Height
1481 mm
2540
4286
2626
4268
4286 mm
Length
4268 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
1489 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
87 kg
5.84 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
227 bhp
Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
350 NM
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
6.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.86 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
503 mi
Range
485 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
381 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L