The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,500
€ 23,700
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
167.5
162.6 in
Length
167.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.29 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CLH*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
37 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
797 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
