The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 25,100
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 2.0 is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.86 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
712 mi
New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
