The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,500
€ 23,800
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 5.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TDI
59
67.8
74.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
67.8 in
Width
71.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
99
162.6
99.9
168.4
162.6 in
Length
168.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TDI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.15 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CFF*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
633 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
111 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
