The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 17,500
€ 23,400
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The New Beetle 1.4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
New Beetle 1.4
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59
67.8
74.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
67.8 in
Width
69.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59 in
Height
63.8 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.5
162.6 in
Length
165.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.4
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
13.08 %
General
New Beetle 1.4
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
9C
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.4
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.4
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.4
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
712 mi
New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
98.8 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.4
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
