The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 40,300
€ 24,300
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
103.4
168
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.47 %
General
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 4500 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
