The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 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 DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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
3091 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.07 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft