The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.02 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
15.6 lb
city
19 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
35 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
384 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
384 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
168.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
168.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft