The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 25,800
€ 24,700
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 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
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.17 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
