The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,800
€ 19,700
€ 26,800
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 5.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.6.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
59 in
103.1
168
99
162.6
168 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.59 %
General
Golf 1.5 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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 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
28 mpg
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
28 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
16.7 lb
city
20 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
36 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
293 mi
Range
412 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
412 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 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
