The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,800
€ 20,600
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 Beetle 2.0 TDI is 5.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 2.0
58.5
71.2
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
99.9
168.4
99
162.6
168.4 in
Length
162.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 2.0
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.5 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 2.0
16
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
25 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
364 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
364 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
111 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).
178.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
178.2 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
