The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,700
€ 27,500
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.2 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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 gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
