The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 35,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

ⓘ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 DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (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 DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (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
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.97 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
154 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
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
493 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft