The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,500
€ 25,600
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.92 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
697 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
