The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 21,500
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.61 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CPW*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
15.6 lb
37 mpg
highway
11 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
422 mi
Range
249 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
249 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
25.6 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft