The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 21,900
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 2.0 TDI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.5 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
670 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
670 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 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