The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 19,200
€ 19,700
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Plus 1.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the New Beetle 1.6.
Golf Plus 1.4
New Beetle 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
59
67.8
74.7
69.3 in
Width
67.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
63.8 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.5
99
162.6
165.5 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.4
New Beetle 1.6
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.66 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4
New Beetle 1.6
1KP
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
*BFS*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4
New Beetle 1.6
105 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
28 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
412 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
412 mi
New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
157.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
157.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4
New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
