The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,100
€ 25,800
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 7.4 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 13.5 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
58 kg
4.03 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
120 bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.78 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
69 mpg
45 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
35 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
833 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
