The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 21,500
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The New Beetle 1.6 is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
9C
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
57 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
833 mi
New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
