The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 32,500
€ 20,600
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.6
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
103.4
168
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.31 %
General
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTI
227 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
