The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
165.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.54 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf GTI
468 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft