The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.98 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf GTI
468 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft