The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 21,400
€ 20,600
€ 21,400
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 Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 5.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
New Beetle 2.0
58.7
70.8
79.8
59
67.8
74.7
70.8 in
Width
67.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59 in
103.1
167.6
99
162.6
167.6 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
New Beetle 2.0
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.03 %
General
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
New Beetle 2.0
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
New Beetle 2.0
123 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.29 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
53 mpg
25 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
49 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
364 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
706 mi
364 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
83.4 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
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
83.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
