The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 22,200

€ 25,000

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
167.6
162.6 in
Length
167.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.37 %

General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*DPB*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
34 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
380 mi
Range
647 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
90.9 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft