The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 21,100
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 TDI BMT
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.83 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
57 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
833 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
