The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.95 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
296 hp
Golf R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
482 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 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