The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,900
€ 20,600
€ 36,900
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 GTE is 5.8 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Golf GTE
New Beetle 2.0
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
59 in
103.5
168.3
99
162.6
168.3 in
Length
162.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
New Beetle 2.0
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.95 %
General
Golf GTE
New Beetle 2.0
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
New Beetle 2.0
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf GTE
New Beetle 2.0
138 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
25 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
364 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
364 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 GTE
30.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
