The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 21,500
€ 21,800
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CBD*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
759 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
759 mi
Golf 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).
92.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
