The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf R is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
297 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
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf R
482 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft