The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 17,500

€ 32,600

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.4 is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
59
67.8
74.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
99
162.6
103.1
167.6
162.6 in
Length
167.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
613 lb
18.11 %

General
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
100 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
47 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
684 mi
New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
684 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
102.8 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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