The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 23,400
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.88 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
59 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
48 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
