The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 22,200
€ 23,700
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 BiFuel.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.34 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
9C
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CHG*
5
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
97 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
24 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
380 mi
Range
241 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
241 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
144.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
