The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 20,100
€ 25,000
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 slightly. The Golf 1.4 TSI is 2.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
633 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
111 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
