The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 32,800
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.37 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CDL*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
428 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
