The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 26,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 19,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 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 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
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
2987 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.39 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

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
5-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
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
41 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
589 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
589 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
1268 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft