The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 22,900
€ 17,500
€ 22,900
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 considerably. The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.4.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.65 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
74 hp
New Beetle 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
60 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
914 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
482 mi
New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
70 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
