The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 26,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.4 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
