The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 19,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
59
67.8
74.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
67.8 in
Width
70.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
99
162.6
103.1
168.7
162.6 in
Length
168.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.14 %
General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
9C
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*DLA*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
633 mi
Range
621 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
85.3 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
