The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 26,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 8.4 cm longer, 6.6 cm wider and 13.3 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1488
1825
2021
1621
1759
1946
1825 mm
Width
1759 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1488 mm
Height
1621 mm
2524
4288
2578
4204
4288 mm
Length
4204 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.77 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
250 NM
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
64 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
56 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
