The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,900
€ 19,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 7.4 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 13.5 cm taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg
Weight Difference:
117 kg
8.27 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6
14 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
42 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
506 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
