The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 23,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168.8 in
Length
165.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.29 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
266 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
439 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
439 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).
161.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft