The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 21,900
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 7.4 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 13.5 cm taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1621
1759
1946
1486
1808
2021
1759 mm
Width
1808 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1621 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4204
2537
4278
4204 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.41 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
158 bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
240 NM
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
563 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
