The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 19,600
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.8 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft