The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.47 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
120 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft