The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 23,600
€ 21,900
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6
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
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.12 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6
9C
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CMX*
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
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
384 mi
Range
503 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
128.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
