The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 23,400
€ 23,600
€ 23,400
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.59 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
124 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 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
60 mpg
city
19 mpg
74 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
914 mi
Range
384 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
384 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
70 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).
168.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
168.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
