The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
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
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

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 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
306 hp
Golf R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
438 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
438 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
147.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
5
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