The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 29,700
€ 18,700
€ 29,700
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 1.5 eTSI is 6.1 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.6.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
New Beetle 1.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.4 in
Width
67.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59 in
103.1
168.7
99
162.6
168.7 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 eTSI
New Beetle 1.6
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.46 %
General
Golf 1.5 eTSI
New Beetle 1.6
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
New Beetle 1.6
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFY*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
New Beetle 1.6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 eTSI
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
31 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
40 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
455 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
455 mi
New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 eTSI
New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
