The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
€ 17,500
€ 28,700
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The New Beetle 1.4 is 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
103.1
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.24 %
General
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*DHF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
100 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
15.6 lb
41 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
482 mi
Range
302 mi
New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
302 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
