The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 18,700
€ 22,700
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
4.08 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CXS*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
598 mi
New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
