The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 21,500

€ 19,700

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo and the New Beetle 2.0 are absolutely identical. Both are 162.6 inches long, 67.8 inches wide and 59 inches tall.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 2.0
59
67.8
74.7
59
67.8
74.7
67.8 in
Width
67.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
99
162.6
99
162.6
162.6 in
Length
162.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 2.0
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.72 %

General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 2.0
9C
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
5
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 2.0
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
27 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
393 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
393 mi
New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
164.8 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft