The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 21,500
€ 19,700
€ 21,500
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 slightly. The Golf 1.8 T is 2.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
New Beetle 2.0
3034 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.99 %
General
Golf 1.8 T
New Beetle 2.0
1K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.8 T
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf 1.8 T
New Beetle 2.0
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.8 T
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
27 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
393 mi
Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
393 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
164.8 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.8 T
New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
