The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 19,500
€ 21,900
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6
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
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.28 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6
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
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
503 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
