The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 29,400
€ 22,200
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.91 %
General
Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
380 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
170.4 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
