The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 19,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
589 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
589 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
109.9 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
