The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 21,500
€ 23,900
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.09 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CAX*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
120 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
526 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
123.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
