The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 30,900
€ 25,600
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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
70.3
80.6
58.5
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
101.5
165.9
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
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.12 %
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf GTI
422 mi
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
