The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 20,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 BMT is 3.3 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 5.2 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
71.9 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.6 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
168.8 in
Length
165.5 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.21 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft