The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 33,900
€ 25,100
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
103.4
168
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.39 %
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
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 Performance
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
