The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 22,800
€ 17,500
€ 22,800
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 SCR is 5.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.4.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
99
162.6
167.6 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
New Beetle 1.4
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.84 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
New Beetle 1.4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.04 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
482 mi
New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 SCR
84.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 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
