The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 18,600
€ 45,300
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.7 in
99.4
168.8
103.4
167.8
168.8 in
Length
167.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.69 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Golf R
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
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
297 hp
Golf R
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
475 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
475 mi
Golf R
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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 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
