The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 17,000
€ 17,500
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.4 is 2.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.4.
Golf 1.4
New Beetle 1.4
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 1.4
New Beetle 1.4
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.18 %
General
Golf 1.4
New Beetle 1.4
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 1.4
New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
*BCA*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
74 hp
New Beetle 1.4
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Golf 1.4
New Beetle 1.4
107 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
482 mi
New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4
New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
