The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 41,200
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf R is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.18 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf R
30 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf R
438 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf R
147.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft