The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.11 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft