The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 40,300
€ 21,500
€ 40,300
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 TCR 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 TCR OPF
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 TCR OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.03 %
General
Golf GTI TCR OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI TCR OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf GTI TCR OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI TCR OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
422 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
127 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 TCR OPF
127 kWh
153.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI TCR OPF
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 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
