The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 31,000
€ 20,100
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 SCR is 5.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 SCR
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.46 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
104 hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
633 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
111 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
