The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,100
€ 20,600
€ 23,100
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
167.5
99
162.6
167.5 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.39 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
25 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
62 mpg
city
18 mpg
78 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
971 mi
Range
364 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
364 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
65.8 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 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
