The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,600

€ 28,900

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 8.2 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 11.9 cm taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1621
1759
1946
1502
1821
2021
1759 mm
Width
1821 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1621 mm
Height
1502 mm
2578
4204
2540
4286
4204 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
72 kg
4.91 %

General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
563 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L