The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 6.5 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1786 mm
Width
1808 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1469 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4213
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4213 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.75 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI
207 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
280 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

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6.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Golf GTI
6.83 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf GTI
38 mpg
60 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf GTI
462 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
476 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L