The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 20,600
€ 23,400
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The New Beetle 2.0 is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.4 TSI
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.3
162.6 in
Length
165.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.4 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.68 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.4 TSI
9C
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
364 mi
Range
570 mi
New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
