The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 27,600

€ 20,100

€ 27,600
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 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 1.9 TDI.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.47 %

General
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1KP
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
633 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
111 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 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