The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,100
€ 39,300
€ 21,100
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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
10.45 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
266 bhp
Golf R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Golf R
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
Golf R
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12.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.78 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
69 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
60 mpg
city
25 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
833 mi
Range
444 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
