The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 19,000
€ 18,700
€ 19,000
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 slightly. The Golf 1.6 is 2.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.6.
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 1.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.3 in
Width
67.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.3 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.3
99
162.6
165.3 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 1.6
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.52 %
General
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 1.6
1K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
*BFS*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
31 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
455 mi
Golf 1.6
482 mi
455 mi
New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.6
134.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
