The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 26,700
€ 27,600
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 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
3254 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4 %
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 manual 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
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
670 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
670 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 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
1243 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
