The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 17,500
€ 30,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
New Beetle 1.4
Golf GTI Performance
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
103.4
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.4
Golf GTI Performance
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.06 %
General
New Beetle 1.4
Golf GTI Performance
9C
Generation
AU
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CHH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
New Beetle 1.4
Golf GTI Performance
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.4
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
485 mi
New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.4
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
