The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 22,200
€ 23,800
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.72 %
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 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 BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
30.74 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
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
34 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
795 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
795 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
