The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 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 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 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 DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 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 1.4 TSI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.99 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft