The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 19,800
€ 20,100
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Plus 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.6
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.6
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.33 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1KP
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*BSW*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
633 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
111 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
111 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
