The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 19,800
€ 20,100
€ 19,800
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 1.6 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.6
Beetle 1.4 TSI
2972 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Beetle 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
