The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 17,600
€ 23,800
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
79.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
63.8 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.5
168.4 in
Length
165.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.14 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
795 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
795 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
