The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 39,400
€ 17,600
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI TCR OPF is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
103.4
168
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.65 %
General
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
