The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,500
€ 27,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 7.4 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 13.5 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1486
1808
2021
1621
1759
1946
1808 mm
Width
1759 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1486 mm
Height
1621 mm
2537
4278
2578
4204
4278 mm
Length
4204 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
158 bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
240 NM
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
45 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
