The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 40,300
€ 27,500
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI TCR 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 TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 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 TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.63 %
General
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
444 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
145.8 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
145.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
