The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,700
€ 36,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Golf GTE.
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTE
59
67.8
74.7
58
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58 in
99
162.6
103.4
168.1
162.6 in
Length
168.1 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTE
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
613 lb
17.39 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*DGE*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTE
115 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
157 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
20 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
393 mi
Range
1657 mi
New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
