The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 22,200
€ 23,400
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.46 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
9C
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
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
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
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
34 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
712 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
