The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
€ 26,200
€ 33,200
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo is 5.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Golf Convertible GTI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible GTI
59.1
67.8
74.7
55.7
70.2
80.5
67.8 in
Width
70.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
59.1 in
Height
55.7 in
99.1
162.6
101.5
167.6
162.6 in
Length
167.6 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible GTI
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3380 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.03 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible GTI
9C
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
207 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible GTI
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21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
450 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
450 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
144 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
144 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
