The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,500
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 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.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
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 DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.58 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
139 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
485 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft