The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 23,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.02 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
