The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,000
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 BMT is 7.4 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 13.5 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1759 mm
Width
1808 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1621 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4204 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.17 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
108 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

167 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
14.14 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
67 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
60 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
519 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L