The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 20,600
€ 19,800
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Golf Plus 1.6
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.72 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
33 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
364 mi
Range
450 mi
New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
450 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
144 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
