The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 23,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
59
67.8
74.7
58.7
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
99
162.6
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.4 %
General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*DBK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
69 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
60 mpg
51 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
914 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
70 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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)
36 cu ft
