The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,700
€ 17,600
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 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 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.91 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 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 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
