The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 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 DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
165.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.02 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft