The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 39,300
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 2.5 cm taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf R
1486
1808
2021
1461
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1461 mm
2537
4278
2578
4212
4278 mm
Length
4212 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf R
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
11.68 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf R
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
266 bhp
Golf R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Golf R
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
52 mpg
city
25 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
759 mi
Range
444 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
159.2 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
