The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 23,400
€ 21,500
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.06 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1KP
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
422 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
153.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
