The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 22,100
€ 40,300
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.6 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.82 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
286 hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
464 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
464 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
127 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
