The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.8 in
Length
168 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.83 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
296 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
482 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 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