The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 TDI.
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 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 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 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 TDI
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.06 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft