The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 32,800
€ 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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the Golf GTI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
1486
1808
2021
1469
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1469 mm
2537
4278
2578
4213
4278 mm
Length
4213 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.32 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
16
Generation
1K
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
Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
232 bhp
Golf GTI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
300 NM
Golf GTI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
428 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
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).
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).
151.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
