The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 20,100
€ 18,700
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the New Beetle 1.9 TDI and the New Beetle 1.6 are absolutely identical. Both are 162.6 inches long, 67.8 inches wide and 59 inches tall.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
59
67.8
74.7
59
67.8
74.7
67.8 in
Width
67.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
99
162.6
99
162.6
162.6 in
Length
162.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.51 %
General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
9C
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
*BFS*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
31 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
455 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
455 mi
New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
142.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
780 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
