The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 25,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 BMT.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.18 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9C
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CFF*
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
432 mi
Range
795 mi
New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
795 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
88.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
