The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 30,700
€ 20,600
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 GTD is 5.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Golf GTD
New Beetle 2.0
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
59 in
103.4
168
99
162.6
168 in
Length
162.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
New Beetle 2.0
3036 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.79 %
General
Golf GTD
New Beetle 2.0
AU
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf GTD
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJG*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf GTD
New Beetle 2.0
143 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Golf GTD
56 mpg
25 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
46 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
364 mi
Golf GTD
739 mi
364 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
178.2 kWh
Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
