The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 19,200
€ 20,100
€ 19,200
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 1.4 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.77 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.4
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
