The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 23,400
€ 23,000
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 7.4 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 13.5 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.53 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 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
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.92 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
67 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
67 mpg
59 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
city
48 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
814 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
111 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
465 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
