The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 18,700
€ 21,200
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The New Beetle 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.6
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.82 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
9C
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
579 mi
New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
111.8 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
