The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
165.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf GTI
462 mi
450 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).
144 kWh
Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
144 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft