The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 23,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.32 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
