The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,300
€ 25,800
€ 23,300
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 3.3 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 5.2 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.6
71.9
79.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.9 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.6 in
Height
63.8 in
99.4
168.8
101.5
165.5
168.8 in
Length
165.5 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3 %
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
7-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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
120 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 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
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 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
1025 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
