The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 31,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.45 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI
217 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
152 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
743 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
743 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft