The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 20,600

€ 32,200

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.57 %

General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9C
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*DSR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
64 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
33 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
364 mi
Range
839 mi
New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
839 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft