The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 17,500
€ 23,200
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.4 is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.4 TSI
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.3
162.6 in
Length
165.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.4 TSI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.61 %
General
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.4 TSI
9C
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.4 TSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
542 mi
New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
542 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
