The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,700
€ 27,000
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 8.4 cm shorter, 6.6 cm narrower and 13.3 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1621
1759
1946
1488
1825
2021
1759 mm
Width
1825 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1621 mm
Height
1488 mm
2578
4204
2524
4288
4204 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1506 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.05 %
General
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
340 NM
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
13.94 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
60 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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
113.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
544 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
