The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 39,300
€ 20,100
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf R
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.69 %
General
Golf R
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf R
Beetle 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf R
444 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
