The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.04 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
526 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft