2019 Volkswagen Beetle vs 2019 Volkswagen Golf

2019 Volkswagen Beetle

#10 in Subcompact Cars

2019 Volkswagen Golf

#7 in Wagons

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Final Edition SE Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Beetle Final Edition SE Automatic	26	33	$22,124	$23,045
Beetle Final Edition SEL Automatic	26	33	$24,955	$25,995
Beetle SE Automatic	26	33	$23,419	$24,395
Beetle Convertible S Automatic	26	33	$24,955	$25,995

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1.4T S Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Golf 1.4T S Automatic	29	37	$22,027	$22,945
Golf 1.4T SE Automatic	29	37	$24,236	$25,245
Golf 1.4T SE Manual	29	37	$23,179	$24,145
Golf Alltrack 1.8T S DSG	22	30	$26,875	$27,995
Golf Alltrack 1.8T S Manual	21	30	$25,819	$26,895
Golf Alltrack 1.8T SE DSG	22	30	$30,331	$31,595
Golf Alltrack 1.8T SE Manual	21	30	$29,275	$30,495
Golf Alltrack 1.8T SEL DSG	22	30	$34,651	$36,095
Golf Alltrack 1.8T SEL Manual	21	30	$33,595	$34,995
Golf GTI 2.0T Automaticbahn DSG	25	31	$35,611	$37,095
Golf GTI 2.0T Automaticbahn Manual	24	32	$34,555	$35,995
Golf GTI 2.0T Rabbit Edition DSG	25	31	$28,795	$29,995
Golf GTI 2.0T Rabbit Edition Manual	24	32	$27,739	$28,895
Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG	25	31	$27,547	$28,695
Golf GTI 2.0T S Manual	24	32	$26,492	$27,595
Golf GTI 2.0T SE DSG	25	31	$31,579	$32,895
Golf GTI 2.0T SE Manual	24	32	$30,523	$31,795
Golf R 2.0T DSG w/DCC/Nav	23	30	$39,835	$41,495
Golf R 2.0T Manual w/DCC/Nav	21	29	$38,779	$40,395
Golf SportWagen 1.8T S Automatic 4MOTION	22	29	$24,474	$25,495
Golf SportWagen 1.8T S Manual 4MOTION	22	31	$23,419	$24,395

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,124

$22,027

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,045

$22,945

Monthly Payment Estimate

$384 / month

$382 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.6

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle offers a surprising amount of value and a great warranty.

The practical 2019 VW Golf is a smart choice whether as a frugal hatchback or a zippy GTI.

TCC Likes

Decent value
Excellent warranty
Rides well

Excellent ride quality
Comfortable interior
Flexible engines

TCC Dislikes

Downscale interior
Pared lineup
No active safety tech

Dizzying lineup
Alltrack’s limitations
Downsized engine in some

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

85.1

93.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

38.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

38.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

31.4

35.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.1

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

100.1

103.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

70.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.7

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

168.8

167.6

Height, Overall (in)

58.6

58.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.4

17.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

29.9

53.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

35.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P195/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P195/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3045

3023

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

330

480

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 1500

184 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

1.4 L/85

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

174 @ 5000

147 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.46

5.07

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.87

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

1.23

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.51

2.97

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.47

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

1.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Golf

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1

5.5

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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