The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
168.7 in
Length
167.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.17 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

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
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
110 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
482 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
877 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