The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 19,700

€ 20,700

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.9 %

General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
109 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
43 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
690 mi
New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
85.3 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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