The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 31,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft