The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 18,700
€ 19,700
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the New Beetle 1.6 and the New Beetle 1.6 Automatic are absolutely identical. Both are 162.6 inches long, 67.8 inches wide and 59 inches tall.
New Beetle 1.6
New Beetle 1.6 Automatic
59
67.8
74.7
59
67.8
74.7
67.8 in
Width
67.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
99
162.6
99
162.6
162.6 in
Length
162.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.6
New Beetle 1.6 Automatic
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.9 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
New Beetle 1.6 Automatic
9C
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
New Beetle 1.6 Automatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
*BFS*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6 Automatic
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6 Automatic
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
New Beetle 1.6 Automatic
111 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6 Automatic
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6 Automatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
New Beetle 1.6 Automatic
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
28 mpg
New Beetle 1.6 Automatic
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
412 mi
New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
412 mi
New Beetle 1.6 Automatic
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).
157.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.6 Automatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
New Beetle 1.6 Automatic
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
