The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 28,900
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 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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
3014 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.67 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

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
4-speed automatic 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
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
20.36 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
26 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
380 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
380 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).
170.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 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
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft