The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 33,000
€ 21,500
€ 33,000
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 GTI Performance is 5.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf GTI Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.11 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
422 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
153.5 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 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
