The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 18,700
 VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) New Beetle 1.6
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700

ⓘ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 1.6.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
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 1.6
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.58 %
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.6

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
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
31 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
31 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
16.3 lb
city
23 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
40 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
455 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
455 mi
New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft