The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 35,900
€ 20,100
€ 35,900
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 Performance is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1482
1799
2027
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1482 mm
Height
1486 mm
2626
4268
2537
4278
4268 mm
Length
4278 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.82 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
63 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
493 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
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
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
