The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 44,100
 VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
168.8 in
Length
167.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.59 %
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
306 hp
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
495 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
495 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
130.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 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