The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 27,100

€ 41,200

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
57.7 in
100
168.7
103.4
167.8
168.7 in
Length
167.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.56 %

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)

5-speed manual 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
306 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R
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29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
438 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
438 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
147.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft