The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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.
Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
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 R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
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
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.93 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf R
30 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf R
438 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf R
147.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft