The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 18,400
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 39,400
 VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.66 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
286 hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF

▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
464 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
464 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
127 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
127 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft