The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Golf R.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf R
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168.4 in
Length
165.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf R
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.62 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf R
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 TSI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
266 hp
Golf R
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf R
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
444 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
159.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft