The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 31,700

€ 29,700

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI Performance is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
103.4
168
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.62 %

General
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
743 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
743 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
94.6 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft