The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,600
€ 25,600
€ 20,600
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 Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 8.4 cm longer, 6.6 cm wider and 13.3 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1488
1825
2021
1621
1759
1946
1825 mm
Width
1759 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1488 mm
Height
1621 mm
2524
4288
2578
4204
4288 mm
Length
4204 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
127 kg
8.66 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
250 NM
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
58 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
49 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
697 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
697 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
