The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 29,600
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 GTI.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI
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 GTI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.99 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
462 mi
New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
462 mi
Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI
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
