The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 36,900
€ 19,500
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.4
168
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.23 %
General
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
