The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 32,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 13.9 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 1.7 cm taller than the Golf GTI.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI
1498
1721
1897
1481
1799
2027
1721 mm
Width
1799 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1498 mm
Height
1481 mm
2515
4129
2626
4268
4129 mm
Length
4268 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.29 %
General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CXD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
217 bhp
Golf GTI
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
350 NM
Golf GTI
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
45 mpg
Golf GTI
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
493 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
