The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 23,400
€ 30,100
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 8.2 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 11.9 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1621
1759
1946
1502
1821
2021
1759 mm
Width
1821 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1621 mm
Height
1502 mm
2578
4204
2540
4286
4204 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.23 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
217 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.75 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
13.9 kg/bhp
6.75 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
712 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
518 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).
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
564 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
