The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 20,100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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 5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
162.6 in
Length
167.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.71 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CPT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
621 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft