The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 21,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
