The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 22,500
€ 19,700
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
58.3
70.3
80.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.3 in
Width
67.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.3 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.3
99
162.6
165.3 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
2906 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
1K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
27 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
45 mpg
city
20 mpg
67 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
393 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
393 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
164.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
164.8 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
