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 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 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 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.92 %
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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
