The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 BMT is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (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 BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (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 BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.15 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
104.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft