The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1465
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
2626
4263
4278 mm
Length
4263 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.99 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
297 bhp
Golf R
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
400 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
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
39 mpg
Golf R
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
475 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
475 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).
136.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L