The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 21,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 BMT is 3.3 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 5.2 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.9 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.6 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168.8 in
Length
165.5 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
104.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft