The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 20,600
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) New Beetle 2.0
€ 31,800
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The New Beetle 2.0 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 5.8 inches lower than the CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
New Beetle 2.0
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
67.8 in
Width
69.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
162.6 in
Length
166.2 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

New Beetle 2.0
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.91 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

New Beetle 2.0
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
1KP
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
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CFH*
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
CrossGolf 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
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

587 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

New Beetle 2.0
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
41 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
33 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
364 mi
Range
589 mi
New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
589 mi
CrossGolf 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).
119.3 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

New Beetle 2.0
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft