The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 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 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 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 TDI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.81 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
57 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
37 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf GTI
428 mi
833 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft