The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 18,700
€ 30,500
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
103.4
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.47 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CXD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
485 mi
New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
