The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 21,500
€ 19,700
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo and the New Beetle 1.6 are absolutely identical. Both are 162.6 inches long, 67.8 inches wide and 59 inches tall.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 1.6
59
67.8
74.7
59
67.8
74.7
67.8 in
Width
67.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
99
162.6
99
162.6
162.6 in
Length
162.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 1.6
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.16 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 1.6
9C
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
*BFS*
5
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
28 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
412 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
412 mi
New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
