The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,700
€ 22,200
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 GTI is 3.3 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.9
99
162.6
165.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.86 %
General
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1K
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
380 mi
Golf GTI
468 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
170.4 kWh
Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
