The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 18,700
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 TDI is 2.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.6.
Golf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
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 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.48 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
1K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
455 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
455 mi
New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
142.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
