The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 25,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 7.4 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 13.5 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1486
1808
2021
1621
1759
1946
1808 mm
Width
1759 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1486 mm
Height
1621 mm
2537
4278
2578
4204
4278 mm
Length
4204 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1481 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.1 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
158 bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
240 NM
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.37 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
9.37 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
526 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
