The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 BMT is 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 4.7 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.7 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.1 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft