The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 23,400
€ 19,700
€ 23,400
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 1.6 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 2.0.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.66 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 2.0
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
27 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
40 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
393 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
393 mi
New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
