The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 39,400
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI TCR OPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.72 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
743 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
743 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
94.6 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
94.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft