The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 43,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Golf R
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.55 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf R
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
306 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
495 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
495 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
130.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
