The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,200
€ 18,400
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.5
99.9
168.4
165.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.94 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
