The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
165.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.35 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft