The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1808 mm
Width
1759 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1486 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
1438 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
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
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 tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
120 bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
200 NM
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
11.98 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
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 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
552 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L