The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.22 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf R
482 mi
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft