The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.89 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CHG*
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 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft