The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,000
€ 20,600
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.01 %
General
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
25 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
364 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
364 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
178.2 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
