The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 35,900
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1799 mm
Width
1825 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1482 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4268
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4268 mm
Length
4288 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.67 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
9.21 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
633 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L