The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 19,200
€ 25,600
€ 19,200
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 Golf Plus 1.4 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.4
Beetle 2.0 TSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.5
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
101.5
165.5
99.9
168.4
165.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.4
Beetle 2.0 TSI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.63 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CPL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4
Beetle 2.0 TSI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
140.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
