The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,400
€ 19,500
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 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 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3309 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.6 %
General
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
