The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 31,600
€ 17,500
€ 31,600
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 GTI is 5.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.4.
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.4
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
59 in
103.4
168
99
162.6
168 in
Length
162.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.4
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.24 %
General
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.4
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXD*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
74 hp
New Beetle 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
482 mi
New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 GTI
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 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
