The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 32,800
€ 20,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.15 %
General
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf GTI
428 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
