The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 19,700
€ 24,100
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 1.4 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
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.4 %
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
27 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
393 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
575 mi
393 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
164.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
102.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
