The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 20,100
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 7.4 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 13.5 cm taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1621
1759
1946
1486
1808
2021
1759 mm
Width
1808 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1621 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4204
2537
4278
4204 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.79 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
13.46 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
63 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
570 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
