The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 24,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The New Beetle 1.9 TDI is 7 cm shorter, 6.5 cm narrower and 1.8 cm taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI
1498
1721
1897
1480
1786
2048
1721 mm
Width
1786 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1498 mm
Height
1480 mm
2515
4129
2578
4199
4129 mm
Length
4199 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.66 %
General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI
9C
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
120 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
570 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
