Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR)

GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

235 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2011-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Lightest
    1,345 kg
    2,965 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
235hp175kW
200hp149kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
1,439kg3,172lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
88.0s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
688km427mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,213mm166in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,779mm70in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
350L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
905L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI: Power
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI5,500 rpm2,200 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm-5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
37.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI has 35 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 35 hp (26 kW).

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
1,439 kg
3,172 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI6.6 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
6.6 s
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
223 km/h
139 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
1,439 kg
3,172 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
688 km
427 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Is 94 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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