The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 20,100

€ 23,500

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 12.6 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1498
1721
1897
1491
1799
2027
1721 mm
Width
1799 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1498 mm
Height
1491 mm
2515
4129
2620
4255
4129 mm
Length
4255 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
133 kg
9.74 %

General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
64 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
52 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
706 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L