The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 22,500
€ 17,500
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Plus 2.0 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 1.4.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.4
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 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.4
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
14.71 %
General
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.4
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 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
74 hp
New Beetle 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
482 mi
New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
