The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.8 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 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 dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
22.41 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
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft