The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 25,600
€ 21,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle 2.0 TDI is 7.4 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 13.5 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1621
1759
1946
1808 mm
Width
1759 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1486 mm
Height
1621 mm
2537
4278
2578
4204
4278 mm
Length
4204 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
72 kg
4.91 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
58 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
49 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
697 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
