The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 21,500
€ 33,600
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTD
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
103.4
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTD
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.64 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTD
9C
Generation
AU
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
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*DJG*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTD
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
690 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
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 GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
