The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 34,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI Performance OPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (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 OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.2 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft