The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,500
€ 35,900
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 0.4 cm taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
1486
1808
2021
1482
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1482 mm
2537
4278
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
1415 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.67 %
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
7-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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
242 bhp
Golf GTI Performance
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
370 NM
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
141 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.85 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
5.85 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
45 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
450 mi
Range
493 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
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 Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
