The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 24,700
€ 23,400
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 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
