The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 39,300
€ 21,900
€ 39,300
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.5
70.3
80.6
58.5
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
101.5
165.8
99.9
168.4
165.8 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.89 %
General
Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf R
444 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
