The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 33,400
€ 23,300
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
103.4
168
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %
General
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI
227 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
