The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 20,100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 13.9 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 1.6 cm taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1721 mm
Width
1799 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1498 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2515
4129
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
4129 mm
Length
4268 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1336 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.2 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg  ( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
59 MPGe
9 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
7.1 kg
61 mpg
motorway
5 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
633 mi
Range
249 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
249 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
25.6 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L