The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
€ 19,700
€ 24,100
€ 19,700
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 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 TGI BlueMotion
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.86 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CPW*
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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
109 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
16.3 lb
36 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
412 mi
Range
242 mi
New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
242 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
26.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
26.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
