The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 34,900
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI Performance OPF is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.57 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft