The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168.4 in
Length
165.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.59 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft