The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 21,500
€ 32,600
€ 21,500
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 1.8 5V Turbo is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.44 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*DFG*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
684 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
684 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 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
