The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 17,500
€ 32,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The New Beetle 1.4 is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
New Beetle 1.4
Golf GTI
59
67.8
74.7
57.8
70.3
80.6
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
57.8 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.9
162.6 in
Length
165.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.4
Golf GTI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.47 %
General
New Beetle 1.4
Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.4
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
New Beetle 1.4
Golf GTI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.4
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
428 mi
New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.4
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
