The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 30,800
€ 22,100
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.51 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
