The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
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 1.8 5V Turbo
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.87 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
60 mpg
city
21 mpg
74 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
422 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
153.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft