The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 18,700

€ 24,100

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
162.6 in
Length
167.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.76 %

General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*DGT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
40 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
739 mi
New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
739 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft