The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 22,700
€ 22,200
€ 22,700
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 1.6 BlueTDI is 5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
59 in
103.1
167.5
99
162.6
167.5 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.98 %
General
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
52 mpg
city
18 mpg
69 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
380 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
170.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
