The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 22,300
€ 27,600
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
63.8 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.5
168.4 in
Length
165.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.73 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
670 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
670 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
