The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 28,900

€ 22,500

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 4.7 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
59.1
71.7
79.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.7 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.1 in
Height
63.8 in
100
168.7
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.35 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-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
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
670 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
670 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft