The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 20,600
€ 21,400
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.28 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
9C
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
33 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
364 mi
Range
579 mi
New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
111.8 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
