The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 19,700
€ 21,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.99 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf Plus 1.6
9C
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf Plus 1.6
109 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
503 mi
New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
128.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
