The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 27,100
€ 23,900
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 6.2 cm wider and 11.9 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1502
1821
2021
1621
1759
1946
1821 mm
Width
1759 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1502 mm
Height
1621 mm
2540
4286
2578
4204
4286 mm
Length
4204 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1416 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.01 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
120 bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
13.52 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
526 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
380 kg
Maximum Payload
554 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
