The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 23,400
€ 27,700
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.51 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
542 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
