The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 20,100

€ 30,800

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
103.4
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.15 %

General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CHH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
485 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft