The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 23,600

€ 33,900

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 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
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DLB*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTI Performance
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
384 mi
Range
478 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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