The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 21,600
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.9 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI
9C
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
551 mi
New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
