The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 22,200
€ 27,500
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.14 %
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFF*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
633 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
111 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
