The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,600
€ 39,300
€ 26,600
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
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.23 %
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
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
266 bhp
Golf R
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
350 NM
Golf R
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 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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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
727 mi
Range
444 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 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
455 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
