The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 31,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI 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 (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI 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
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.79 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
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

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
493 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft