The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (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 TSI BMT
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf R
444 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
125 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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