The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 26,500
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.6 is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.3
162.6 in
Length
165.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.8 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
678 mi
New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
113.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
