The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 20,200
€ 21,700
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 1.6 is 2.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 2.0
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 1.6
New Beetle 2.0
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.63 %
General
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 2.0
1K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 2.0
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf 1.6
35 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
372 mi
Golf 1.6
510 mi
372 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
127 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).
174.3 kWh
Golf 1.6
127 kWh
174.3 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
