The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 32,800
€ 24,200
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.93 %
General
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf GTI
428 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
