The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 23,900
€ 27,700
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.47 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
542 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
