The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
165.8 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.01 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
43 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf R
439 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf R
161.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft