The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 28,900
€ 21,500
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 2.0 BlueTDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.23 %
General
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
131 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
422 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
153.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
