The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 31,300
€ 32,000
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
103.4
168
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.41 %
General
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTI
227 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.25 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
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
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
