The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,600
€ 22,100
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.81 %
General
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 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).
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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
