The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 21,500
€ 22,200
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf 1.8 T.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.8 T
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.3
162.6 in
Length
165.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.8 T
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.34 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.8 T
9C
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CDA*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.8 T
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
503 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
