The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.58 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
444 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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