The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,600
€ 24,700
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT is 7.4 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 13.5 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1621
1759
1946
1486
1808
2021
1759 mm
Width
1808 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1621 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4204
2537
4278
4204 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
57 kg
4.01 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
340 NM
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
13.12 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
63 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
54 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
516 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
