The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 24,700
€ 19,800
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.14 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
450 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
450 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
144 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
