The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 24,100

€ 17,500

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.4.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
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 1.4
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.06 %

General
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.4
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
74 hp
New Beetle 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.4
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
33 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
16.3 lb
city
25 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
41 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
482 mi
New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft