The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 20,600
€ 18,100
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 2.0 is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf 1.6.
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.3
162.6 in
Length
165.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
7.02 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6
9C
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
364 mi
Range
482 mi
New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
134.5 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
