The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,500
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 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 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.92 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
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
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft