The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 30,400
VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18) Golf GTI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.62 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI
227 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.25 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft