The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 30,900
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.8 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.33 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
743 mi
Golf GTI
422 mi
743 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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