The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 22,200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
162.6 in
Length
167.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
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
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
34 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
706 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
90.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft