The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 23,800
€ 19,200
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 is 7.4 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 13.5 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.4.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
1486
1808
2021
1621
1759
1946
1808 mm
Width
1759 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1486 mm
Height
1621 mm
2537
4278
2578
4204
4278 mm
Length
4204 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.65 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
79 bhp
Golf Plus 1.4
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
132 NM
Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.92 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
16.92 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
111 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).
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
