The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,600
€ 20,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.68 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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
113 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
25 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
364 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
364 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
178.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1241 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
