The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 22,200

€ 20,600

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.09 %

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

New Beetle 2.0
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
25 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
364 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
364 mi
New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






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