The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches 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
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
165.8 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.1 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

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
123 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf R
439 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf R
161.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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