The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 20,100

€ 21,900

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 5.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
59
67.8
74.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
67.8 in
Width
71.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
99
162.6
99.9
168.4
162.6 in
Length
168.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %

General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
697 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
100.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
780 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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