The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 20,800
€ 19,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The New Beetle 1.6 is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
59
67.8
74.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
99
162.6
103.1
167.6
162.6 in
Length
167.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
2886 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.27 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*DKL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
432 mi
Range
647 mi
New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
90.9 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
