The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 23,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.38 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 TDI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 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).
113.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft