The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 29,600
€ 22,300
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.5
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
101.5
165.9
99.9
168.4
165.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.75 %
General
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf GTI
462 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
