2017 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Image Comparison
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2017 Volkswagen Beetle
- /mo.
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$269 /mo.
What is the main difference between Beetle and Golf GTI?
What we have here are two Hatchbacks from Volkswagen with some differences, such as the starting price, horsepower, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, which is $5,000 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI. Also, the 2017 Golf GTI pulls more horsepower than the 2017 Beetle. And finally, you'll seat one more passenger in the Golf GTI than in the Beetle. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and height.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Man, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$19,995
$24,995 - $25,595
Engine
Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
170 hp
210 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
24 MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
31 - 33 MPG
34 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
27 - 28 MPG
28 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.2 - 71.7 in
70.5 - 70.8 in
Length
Length
168.4 - 168.7 in
168.0 in
Height
Height
58.5 - 59.1 in
56.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
100.0 in
103.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
83.3 - 84 ft2
82.3 - 82.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.4 in
38.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.3 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.3 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.1 in
38.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.4 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
49.0 in
53.9 in
Costs
2017 Volkswagen Beetle
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050 - $2,200
$2,050 - $2,100
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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$269 (2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T 2-Door S Manual)
Lease Due
Lease Due
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$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$14,733 - $14,783
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