The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 25,600
€ 21,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 TSI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
63.8
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
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.5
168.4 in
Length
165.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.29 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
579 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
