The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 33,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTD
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
103.4
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTD
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %
General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTD
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*DJG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
690 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
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 GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
