The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft