The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.32 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
57 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
40 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf R
495 mi
833 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft