The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 30,900
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 TDI.
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 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 Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 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 TDI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf GTI
422 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
100.7 kWh
Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft