The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 18,700
€ 26,000
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 is 5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.45 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
609 mi
New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
96.6 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
