The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 31,400
€ 21,700
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf GTD is 3.3 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Golf GTD
New Beetle 2.0
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.9
99
162.6
165.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
New Beetle 2.0
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.99 %
General
Golf GTD
New Beetle 2.0
1K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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)
BMN
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf GTD
New Beetle 2.0
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf GTD
44 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
372 mi
Golf GTD
633 mi
372 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
111 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).
174.3 kWh
Golf GTD
111 kWh
174.3 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
