The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 21,700
€ 26,400
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 2.0 is 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
103.1
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.41 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
372 mi
Range
586 mi
New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
100.4 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
