The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 30,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 30,100
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 BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.06 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
296 hp
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
482 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
125 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 BMT
125 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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