The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 22,100
€ 20,800
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.0 TSI is 6.1 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.6.
Golf 1.0 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.4 in
Width
67.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59 in
103.1
168.7
99
162.6
168.7 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.98 %
General
Golf 1.0 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
CD
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLA*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
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25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
30 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
432 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
432 mi
New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
149.7 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
