The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
165.5 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.19 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
633 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI 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).
102.4 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft