The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 17,600
€ 23,400
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 Beetle 1.2 TSI is 7.4 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 13.5 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1621
1759
1946
1808 mm
Width
1759 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1486 mm
Height
1621 mm
2537
4278
2578
4204
4278 mm
Length
4204 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1274 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
172 kg
11.89 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.25 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
59 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
