The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 30,900
€ 18,700
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.6.
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.84 %
General
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.6
153 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
31 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
455 mi
Golf GTI
422 mi
455 mi
New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
142.1 kWh
Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 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
