The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.93 %
General
Beetle 2.0 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
306 hp
Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf R
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
438 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
438 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
147.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 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
