The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,500
€ 19,700
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.6.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
59
67.8
74.7
70.8 in
Width
67.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59 in
103.1
167.5
99
162.6
167.5 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.24 %
General
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 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 BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
28 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
412 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
412 mi
New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
157.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
