The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,800

€ 22,200

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The CrossGolf 2.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 5.8 inches taller than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
64.8
69.9
76.6
59
67.8
74.7
69.9 in
Width
67.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
64.8 in
Height
59 in
101.5
166.2
99
162.6
166.2 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.17 %

General
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1KP
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
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
24.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.59 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
380 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
589 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
170.4 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft