The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 17,500
€ 22,100
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The New Beetle 1.4 is 5.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
59
67.8
74.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
67.8 in
Width
71.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
99
162.6
99.9
168.4
162.6 in
Length
168.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.63 %
General
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
9C
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
727 mi
New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
96.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
