The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
167.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.85 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

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
7-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
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf R
495 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
138.2 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 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