The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 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
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168.4 in
Length
165.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
16
Generation
1K
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
462 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).
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft