The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 29,600
€ 17,600
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
103.4
168
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
2978 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.71 %
General
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
