The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 36,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 36,000
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 considerably. The Golf GTI Performance OPF 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 OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
168 in
Length
162.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.86 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
273 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Golf GTI Performance OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
384 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
384 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft