The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 20,600
€ 29,700
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 eTSI.
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.5 eTSI
59
67.8
74.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
67.8 in
Width
70.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
99
162.6
103.1
168.7
162.6 in
Length
168.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.5 eTSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.98 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.5 eTSI
9C
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*DFY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.5 eTSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
51 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
33 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
364 mi
Range
675 mi
New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
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).
87.2 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
