The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 19,700
€ 21,400
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 2.0 is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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 2.0
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.77 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
53 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
20 mpg
city
49 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
393 mi
Range
706 mi
New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
83.4 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
