The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 22,500
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
168.4 in
Length
165.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.66 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)

General

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
670 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
670 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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