The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 32,300
€ 19,700
€ 32,300
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 considerably. The Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
3303 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.81 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
131 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.32 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
27 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
40 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
393 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
393 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
164.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
