The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 BMT
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.76 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft