The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 29,400
€ 25,600
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 TSI.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.59 %
General
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
140.2 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
