The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 25,600
€ 24,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.9 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
108 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
