The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 42,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.4 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf R
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.4
167.8
168.4 in
Length
167.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf R
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.43 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
306 hp
Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
438 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
438 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
