Comparison Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 (75 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Golf | Beetle |
| Generation: | Golf II (3-door) | Beetle (A5) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.6 (75 Hp) Automatic | 2.5 (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1983 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 2014 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.37 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 75 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 162 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 15.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 125 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 240 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | EZ | CBTA, CBUA |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 1595 cm3 | 2480 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l | 6 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | 9 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 3985 mm | 4278 mm |
| Width: | 1665 mm | 1808 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2475 mm | 2537 mm |
| Front track: | 1427 mm | 1579 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1422 mm | 1546 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | 144 mm |
| Front overhang: | 810 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 700 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 345 l | 436 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1145 l | 847 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent type McPherson | |
| Rear suspension: | Elastic beam | |
| Max weight: | 1400 kg | 1722 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 870 kg | 1333 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | 10.8 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 470 kg | |
| Tire size: | 175/70 R13 | 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 13 | 7J x 17; 8J x 18 |