The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
165.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.51 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft