The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 39,400
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 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 TSI.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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 TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.48 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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