The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 33,000
€ 21,900
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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.
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.01 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
