The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 28,600
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTD
59
67.8
74.7
57.8
70.3
80.6
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
57.8 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.9
162.6 in
Length
165.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTD
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.33 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
BMN
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTD
109 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
46 mpg
Golf GTD
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
670 mi
New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
670 mi
Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
