The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.07 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft