The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI Performance is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1799 mm
Width
1821 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1482 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4268
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4268 mm
Length
4286 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.33 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
13.29 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
54 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
657 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
398 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L