The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (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 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (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
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft