The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 18,700
€ 21,900
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 considerably. The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 12.6 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the New Beetle 1.6.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
1491
1799
2027
1498
1721
1897
1799 mm
Width
1721 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1491 mm
Height
1498 mm
2620
4255
2515
4129
4255 mm
Length
4129 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
1295 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.39 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CLH*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
101 bhp
New Beetle 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
148 NM
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.45 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
74 mpg
38 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
61 mpg
city
27 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
455 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
455 mi
New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
545 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
