The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 6.5 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
2537
4278
4213 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.21 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Golf GTI
207 bhp
207 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTI
280 NM
280 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

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6.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
Golf GTI
6.83 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf GTI
38 mpg
39 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf GTI
462 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
476 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L