The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 23,600
€ 18,100
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BMT.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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 1.0 TSI BMT
3051 lb
Curb Weight
2659 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.85 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*DKL*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.65 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
31.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
40 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
384 mi
Range
647 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
168.7 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
168.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
