The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 21,500
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 OPF is 5.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
167.6
99
162.6
167.6 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.87 %
General
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.68 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
422 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
153.5 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
