The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
168 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.23 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
26 mpg
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
16.7 lb
city
18 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
34 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
293 mi
Range
380 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 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