The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,400
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (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 TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.81 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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