The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 32,800
€ 20,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.8 %
General
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
104 hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf GTI
428 mi
633 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
111 kWh
Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
111 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
