The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 33,000
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTI Performance
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 2.0
Golf GTI Performance
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.77 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*DLB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTI Performance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
393 mi
Range
478 mi
New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
