The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 34,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.29 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.4 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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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