The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,500
€ 26,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.63 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
47 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
777 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
