The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 22,200

€ 24,500

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
167.5
162.6 in
Length
167.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.65 %

General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*DBK*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
60 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
18 mpg
city
52 mpg
34 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
380 mi
Range
797 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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