The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,200

€ 33,700

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI Performance
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
103.4
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI Performance
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.49 %

General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CHH*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTI Performance
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
380 mi
Range
485 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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