The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 35,000
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI Performance
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
103.4
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI Performance
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.05 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*DLB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI Performance
109 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
493 mi
New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
