The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 30,900
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 BMT
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf GTI
422 mi
542 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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