The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 19,700
€ 19,200
€ 19,700
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 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
Golf Plus 1.4
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.19 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
79 hp
Golf Plus 1.4
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
518 mi
New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 2.0
164.8 kWh
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
