The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,800

€ 20,300

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 7.4 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 13.5 cm taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1342 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.68 %

General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
12.9 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
55 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
552 kg
Maximum Payload
448 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L