The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,800
€ 20,100
€ 23,800
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 TDI BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.29 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 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
