The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 18,700
€ 18,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.3
162.6 in
Length
165.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.45 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI
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 manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
600 mi
New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
600 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
108 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
108 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
