The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 21,500
€ 27,600
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 2.0 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.94 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CFH*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
670 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
670 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 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
