The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 22,200
€ 19,000
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6
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 1.6
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.89 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6
9C
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CMX*
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
Golf 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
Golf 1.6
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
482 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
