The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 20,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
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
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.63 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
306 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
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
438 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
438 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
147.7 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft