The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 27,700
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI
59
67.8
74.7
57.8
70.3
80.6
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
57.8 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.9
162.6 in
Length
165.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.95 %
General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI
9C
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
468 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
468 mi
Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
