The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 23,600
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.41 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 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
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
384 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
384 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
