The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 20,100

€ 21,800

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.83 %

General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CBD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 2.0 TDI
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
759 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
759 mi
Golf 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).
92.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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