The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 39,400
€ 19,700
€ 39,400
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 considerably. The Golf GTI TCR OPF is 5.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
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 GTI TCR OPF
New Beetle 2.0
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.31 %
General
Golf GTI TCR OPF
New Beetle 2.0
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI TCR OPF
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf GTI TCR OPF
New Beetle 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI TCR OPF
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
27 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
393 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
393 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
127 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 GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
164.8 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI TCR OPF
New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
