The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 17,500
€ 21,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
59
67.8
74.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
99
162.6
103.1
167.5
162.6 in
Length
167.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.25 %
General
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
41 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
818 mi
New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
