The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 28,300
€ 21,700
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Golf 2.0 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 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
3062 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.45 %
General
Golf 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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)
*CFF*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
40 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
372 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
372 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
174.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
