The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 19,700
€ 34,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance OPF.
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.29 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTI Performance 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 GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
393 mi
Range
457 mi
New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
457 mi
Golf GTI Performance 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).
128.7 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
