The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.99 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
450 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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