The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 21,600
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
165.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.62 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft