The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 TSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
165.5 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3265 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.13 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Golf Plus 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft