The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,000

€ 25,600

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.92 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
697 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).
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft