The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf R is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.77 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf R
482 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft