The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,600
€ 39,300
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 2.7 cm taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
1488
1825
2021
1461
1786
2048
1825 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1488 mm
Height
1461 mm
2524
4288
2578
4212
4288 mm
Length
4212 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
201 kg
13.04 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
266 bhp
Golf R
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
350 NM
Golf R
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
Golf R
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12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
670 mi
Range
444 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
444 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).
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).
159.2 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
