The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,600
€ 26,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.93 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
47 mpg
33 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
364 mi
Range
777 mi
New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
