The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 20,700
€ 20,100
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
11.36 %
General
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
104 hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
633 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
111 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
111 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
