The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 25,100
€ 23,400
€ 25,100
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 8.4 cm longer, 6.6 cm wider and 13.3 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1488
1825
2021
1621
1759
1946
1825 mm
Width
1759 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1488 mm
Height
1621 mm
2524
4288
2578
4204
4288 mm
Length
4204 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
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
Drive
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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
250 NM
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
124 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
59 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
48 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
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
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
449 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
