The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,200
€ 36,900
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Golf GTE.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTE
59
67.8
74.7
58
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58 in
99
162.6
103.4
168.1
162.6 in
Length
168.1 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTE
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.5 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*DGE*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTE
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
157 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
18 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
380 mi
Range
1657 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
