The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 26,700
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 TSI 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 TSI
Golf R
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 TSI (13 - 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 TSI
Golf R
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.22 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf R
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
296 hp
Golf R
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf R
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
482 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 TSI
138.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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