The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 19,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.4.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
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 1.4
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.77 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
79 hp
Golf Plus 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
518 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
125 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
