The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,600
€ 22,200
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf GTD
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
Golf GTD
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf GTD
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf GTD
56 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
46 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
380 mi
Golf GTD
739 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
