The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 20,600
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) New Beetle 2.0
€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

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 5.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 2.0 TDI
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
67.8 in
Width
71.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
162.6 in
Length
168.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 2.0 TDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.5 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 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
Beetle 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
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
33 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
364 mi
Range
633 mi
New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
111 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft