The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 26,000
€ 17,600
€ 26,000
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 TDI BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.38 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 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
