The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 26,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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
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 TDI BMT
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.52 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
