The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 23,900
€ 18,700
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Plus 1.4 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.8 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
455 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
455 mi
New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
142.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
