The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 30,800

€ 22,300

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI Performance 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 Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.53 %

General
Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft