The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf R
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf R
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.22 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
296 hp
Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
482 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
111 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).
134.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft