The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 36,000

€ 23,000

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.4
168
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %

General
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
814 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft