The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 26,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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
3250 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.32 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
BMM
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
Golf 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
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
128 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
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
678 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
678 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).
113.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1160 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
