The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 TDI is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.8 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.42 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
45 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
657 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft