The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,600
€ 31,000
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 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
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
99
162.6
103.1
167.6
162.6 in
Length
167.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.21 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*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 TDI SCR
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
21.53 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
53 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
35 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
384 mi
Range
706 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
90.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
