The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 22,200
€ 25,400
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.3 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
70.4
81.6
67.8 in
Width
70.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
99
162.6
103.1
168.7
162.6 in
Length
168.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.95 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9C
Generation
CD
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 manual 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
*DSU*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
113 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
67 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
18 mpg
city
57 mpg
34 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
380 mi
Range
799 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
799 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
