The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 19,500
€ 41,200
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.2 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf R
1486
1808
2021
1465
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1465 mm
2537
4278
2626
4263
4278 mm
Length
4263 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf R
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12.54 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf R
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
306 bhp
Golf R
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
400 NM
Golf R
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Golf R
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12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
36 mpg
Golf R
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
438 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
438 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
147.7 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
