The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 22,200
€ 19,200
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.4
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
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CGG*
5
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
79 hp
Golf Plus 1.4
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
518 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
125 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
