The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 31,600

€ 20,100

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Golf GTD
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %

General
Golf GTD
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTD
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
104 hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf GTD
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTD
56 mpg
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf GTD
739 mi
633 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
111 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft