The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 25,100
€ 21,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 is 2.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.18 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 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 TDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
422 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
