The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 1.6 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.66 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft