The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 17,600
€ 43,200
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.2 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf R
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.4
167.8
168.4 in
Length
167.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf R
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
15.34 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf R
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
306 hp
Golf R
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
495 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
495 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
130.7 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
