The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 33,700
 VW Golf 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.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
1808
2021
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4278 mm
Length
4268 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.57 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
227 bhp
Golf GTI Performance
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
350 NM
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

104 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L